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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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